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  1. Bhutanonashoestring avatar

    RE: Cost of meals in Bhutan

    by Bhutanonashoestring 26 May 2012

    Dinner would be around 200 Nu in a cheap hotel, 400 in a normal hotel and 1000 Nu in an expensive one. Price depends on where you are…

  2. idlysambar avatar

    RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

    by idlysambar 04 April 2012

    It is perfectly safe for a solo woman traveller. Bhutan is perhaps the safest nation in the world. I assume that you are a Bangladeshi…

  3. cowantimmy12 avatar

    Re: IDEAS for short 5 day trip to BHUTAN needed.

    by cowantimmy12 05 March 2012

    Bhutan cities are villages and very interesting to see people and take photographs there is a walk from Paro to Thimpu

  4. polkst avatar

    Bhutan - please give opinion on 9-day itinerary

    by polkst 02 February 2012

    Hi, Am hoping some of the experts here can help out with advice on my upcoming trip to Bhutan :) We have 9 days from March 30 to April…

  5. destinationnp avatar

    RE: Places to see in and around Paro

    by destinationnp 10 December 2011

    When doing 3 Nights Bhutan tour normally the following Itinerary would be the suggested one ¾ days Bhutan Tour Day 01: Fly to Paro:…

  6. idlysambar avatar

    RE: Options for Bangladeshi Nationals

    by idlysambar 25 November 2011

    Yes, you can just buy a Druk Air ticket and land up in Paro. All that you need is your Bangladesh passport. Upon landing, you will get…

  7. gotrek2012 avatar

    Need some itineray advise - 7nights Bhutan in April

    by gotrek2012 09 November 2011

    We are heading to Bhutan in April 2012, will arrive Paro on 5th the second last day of the festival. The 6th is going to be spent mostly…

  8. Vikingtraveller avatar

    RE: (ASK ADVICE) Hotel in Bhutan

    by Vikingtraveller 21 October 2011

    I stayed at Jumolhari which was ok, but not much of a view as it is at the bottom of the main road, Olathang Hotel in Paro is basically…

  9. bhutantrips avatar

    RE: Too Late for a Late Oct trip to Bhutan?

    by bhutantrips 20 October 2011

    Hi wendellgee, if you can shift your dates a bit forward like Dhaka to Paro on 28th Oct and back to Kathmandu on 3rd Nov...yes you can…

  10. gitarist avatar

    TRIP REPORT FROM 3 MONTH STAY IN BHUTAN

    by gitarist 05 September 2011

    I have been recruited by a Bhutanese company to make a project, which resulted in 3 month stay in this incredible country, between December…

  11. gitarist avatar

    RE: Please give your opinion on this itinerary

    by gitarist 05 September 2011

    Hi! Firstly, it seems like a great itinerary, and in this time you will see the majority of Bhutan's sites. Don't worry about the driving…

  12. kat33 avatar

    Advice on Bhutan itinery and tour operator!

    by kat33 20 August 2011

    Hi there! Trying to organise a week long trip to Bhutan in late October early November of this year, and hoping somone can give me some…

  13. himalayandragon avatar

    RE: Hotels in Bhutan

    by himalayandragon 20 July 2011

    Hello, Naksel in Paro, Namgay Heritage in Thimphu, Meriphuensum in Punakha, Yangkhil in Trongsa, Yugarling in Bumthang, Dewachen in Phobi…

  14. kevin_g avatar

    Re: Trekking in Bhutan!

    by kevin_g 23 May 2011

    Hey Rich, My advice on travel is see what you can when you can. It's rare that an opportunity to travel to Bhutan presents itself so,…

  15. HeatherF avatar

    RE: Is Bhutan Worth It?

    by HeatherF 12 May 2011

    I travelled with Bridge to Bhutan and found them excellent. I would suggest including Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and possibly Haa for something…

  16. idlysambar avatar

    RE: Tours from Thimpu

    by idlysambar 12 April 2011

    If you start early in the morning you can cover all the 3 places and be back in Thimphu. Buses to Paro start from the long distance bus…

  17. dpat6 avatar

    RE: Snowman Trek 2011

    by dpat6 21 March 2011

    Hello everyone I can now confirm the following about the planned Snowman trek The cost for an indian citizen / voter card holder is…

  18. idlysambar avatar

    RE: Need information regarding biking in bhutan

    by idlysambar 20 January 2011

    Yes. You can take your bike from India to Bhutan. Indian vehicles are freely allowed into Bhutan. At Phuentsholing you will get a permit…

  19. bhutan4you avatar

    RE: The difficulties of travelling in Bhutan...

    by bhutan4you 19 December 2010

    The best time to visit Bhutan are: March through May in Spring, and September through November in Fall. The climate is best in fall, from…

  20. robert_stockholm avatar

    Travel companion in March?

    by robert_stockholm 08 December 2010

    Hi, I've planned going to Bhutan 9-18 March 2011. A friend of mine has a travel agency here in Stockholm and recommended me "Alpine Bhutan…

  21. bridgetobhutan avatar

    RE: My recent trip to Bhutan

    by bridgetobhutan 03 December 2010

    Exactly! You can explore Phuentsholing by the day and return to your hotel in Jaigaon. One day is more than plenty. P'ling is border town…

  22. idlysambar avatar

    RE: My recent trip to Bhutan

    by idlysambar 03 December 2010

    Well, it is possible to visit the border town of Phuentsholing from Jaigaon (India). It is an open border with no immigration controls.…

  23. igor2010 avatar

    My recent trip to Bhutan

    by igor2010 01 December 2010

    This is summary of my trip in Bhutan 13-17 November 2010. 1. Every day cost us 210 USD, it is minimal cost we cave found for group of…

  24. druk_asia avatar

    Re: Bhutan - Things to do and tour operators

    by druk_asia 30 November 2010

    May not be worth it to visit Gasa. It was damaged recently by flood and the road leading to the area has been paved, leading to less fulfill…

  25. idlysambar avatar

    RE: Bhutan Some Q???..Places to see

    by idlysambar 21 November 2010

    So I guess you will be taking the direct flight from Dhaka to Paro. When you land in Paro you will get a permit that is valid for Paro…

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